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Post by ctln4rko on Mar 21, 2011 7:11:34 GMT -5
So, good morning, fellow WF thread heads. I am 13 yrs old. It's true. And I love the elite series and articulation style. This thought first came to me with the All Stars two packs. "Woah those are really cool. ( I do know a good amount of legends.) SCSA, Macho Man, and Jake Roberts ( not so much) But I really wanted them. Then I was looking through RSC, at the legends, and series 3, 4, 5, and half of legends 6, ( Eddie and Warrior) look awesome. But with most of the legends, I don't really know them. Bam Bam (kind of) Macho Man(kind of) George Steele ( nope) British Bulldog (meh) Brian Pillman ( hmmm.) and so on. So if any of you are in sort of in my situation, what did you do, or what are you doing? Thanks!
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Post by Bandalero on Mar 21, 2011 7:19:56 GMT -5
youtube can be a great reference tool to find old promos and matches with these guys.
If your really into learning about the history, there's many wrestling books out there. And finally, if you want to get more insider info check out some shoot interviews (although you should take most with a grain of salt).
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Mar 21, 2011 7:40:57 GMT -5
I would pick up some DVD's like maybe the Hart family DVD & Macho Mans DVD
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Post by Ironfist on Mar 21, 2011 7:41:18 GMT -5
What is with this "we want Punk"?
Will this figure not be released?
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Post by popyduggan on Mar 21, 2011 7:59:24 GMT -5
As everybody's favorite, Bandalero stated; Youtube.
My favorite Legend, Terry Funk, nsfw;
Bulldog:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2011 8:33:46 GMT -5
downlo.... er..... rent or buy some old royal rumbles too maybe.... but ya definetly watch some old promos.... also check out dailymotion.com for old wrestling interviews n stuff
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Mar 21, 2011 8:50:22 GMT -5
What is with this "we want Punk"? Will this figure not be released? It was supposed to be in an earlier line, and WWE asked it to be pulled so an updated Nexus version could be released. That figure was displayed on accident, and now there is a petition to get it released in some way, even if just as an exclusive. As for the thread, YouTube, Netflix, movie stores, anything to get acquainted with the stars of yesteryear. Anyone else think its sad that George Steele is becoming forgotten?  I've always tried learning about generations before me, after all I was only born in 1992, so my earliest wrestling memories were of the Monday Night Wars, and nothing before it, so I've found myself watching older events with the likes of Killer Kowalski, Nick Bockwinkle (one of my favorites), Verne Gagne, Bob Backlund, etc. |
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Post by Ironfist on Mar 21, 2011 8:55:18 GMT -5
What is with this "we want Punk"? Will this figure not be released? It was supposed to be in an earlier line, and WWE asked it to be pulled so an updated Nexus version could be released. That figure was displayed on accident, and now there is a petition to get it released in some way, even if just as an exclusive. As for the thread, YouTube, Netflix, movie stores, anything to get acquainted with the stars of yesteryear. Anyone else think its sad that George Steele is becoming forgotten? I've always tried learning about generations before me, after all I was only born in 1992, so my earliest wrestling memories were of the Monday Night Wars, and nothing before it, so I've found myself watching older events with the likes of Killer Kowalski, Nick Bockwinkle (one of my favorites), Verne Gagne, Bob Backlund, etc. Ah ok thank you. Sorry for off-topic. |
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Post by The Madness on Mar 21, 2011 9:48:17 GMT -5
I didn't really start watching until around 1989-1990, but I quickly familiarized myself with the roster of about 1985 onward thanks to the local video rental store. Even so, I have never been as interested in the ones that came before as much as the ones from when I became a fan. For instance, even though I know all about him (and which one is more significant), I would buy a Repo Man over a Verne Gagne 100% of the time, not because I don't like the latter, but because I have fond memories of the former. Don't buy figures because you feel like you have to, buy the ones you like.  And by all means, don't let WWE's revisionist history dictate who is important and who isn't! Macho Man was Hogan-level big, but you wouldn't know it now. Get out and watch the old footage! |
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Post by JKLMD2002 on Mar 21, 2011 14:45:53 GMT -5
I'm 35 and really got into wrestling just as Hogan beat Sheik for the belt. Followed NWA right around Starrcade 87, then AWA and World Class the next year. Today's product kinda bores me so I've gone online and started watching stuff from earlier than when I got into it from 79 to 84 largely from all the various territories. It's really great stuff. Some of the big moves then are a middle of the match now, but the guys had great personalities/characters.
If nothing else it's fun to look back on how wrestling used to be and you can start throwing in some of your requests for the legends line ;-)
Hope that helped.
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Post by Y2Breaker on Mar 21, 2011 14:59:59 GMT -5
wikipedia helps most of the time,like everyone else said youtube is a good start, id try to find back issues of pro wrestling illustrated when i was younger that always helped because they covered everything in the wrestling world.i use to pick a year and focus on everything that happened and moved up from there,in the end though its more about what interests you,people all have their favorite eras and promotions, mines 94 -98 with wcw,wwe,and ecw and 2006 roh
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Post by twinn on Mar 21, 2011 15:03:51 GMT -5
I didn't really start watching until around 1989-1990, but I quickly familiarized myself with the roster of about 1985 onward thanks to the local video rental store. Even so, I have never been as interested in the ones that came before as much as the ones from when I became a fan. For instance, even though I know all about him (and which one is more significant), I would buy a Repo Man over a Verne Gagne 100% of the time, not because I don't like the latter, but because I have fond memories of the former. Don't buy figures because you feel like you have to, buy the ones you like. And by all means, don't let WWE's revisionist history dictate who is important and who isn't! Macho Man was Hogan-level big, but you wouldn't know it now. Get out and watch the old footage! Based on this post I think you and I could be the same person.... |
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Post by dizcoduck on Mar 21, 2011 16:32:19 GMT -5
Watch old Royal Rumbles and WrestleManias. I started to watch WWE when I was 6 in 1990. I went back and watched all the PPVs before that though to learn what had happened. YouTube has a little of everything to get you acquainted with people when you have the free time to check stuff out.
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Post by "Original Broski" jonjon535353 on Mar 21, 2011 16:43:24 GMT -5
I didn't really start watching until around 1989-1990, but I quickly familiarized myself with the roster of about 1985 onward thanks to the local video rental store. Even so, I have never been as interested in the ones that came before as much as the ones from when I became a fan. For instance, even though I know all about him (and which one is more significant), I would buy a Repo Man over a Verne Gagne 100% of the time, not because I don't like the latter, but because I have fond memories of the former. Don't buy figures because you feel like you have to, buy the ones you like. And by all means, don't let WWE's revisionist history dictate who is important and who isn't! Macho Man was Hogan-level big, but you wouldn't know it now. Get out and watch the old footage! On Macho being on Hogan's level, this is insanely true. Guys like Jake Roberts, Mr. Perfect, British Bulldog, Razor Ramon, etc were on a level that you rarely see anymore. You look back at these guys from the past, and you think, "Man, they would be a World Champion in today's wrestling." The fact is, there was much more talent back then, due to their being many different territories. Wrestlers were able to hone their craft and create their own character. Then, when they were ready, NWA/WCW, AWA, or the WWF would usually pcik 'em up. AWA featured some good wrestlers, but not to many personas. WCW featured good personas here and good wrestlers there. Then the WWF featured all of it. They had the money to acquire the best talent possible. It was McMahon's buying up of all the territories that made his company great, but, in the end, it started a downfall in the world's interest in pro-wrestling. THis is why everyone really does want places like TNA and ROH to succeed, so that the WWE has a challenge again, and both companies can grow and make more money and get that big fanbase and spark back in the business. |
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Post by squaredcircleactionfigs on Mar 21, 2011 17:04:54 GMT -5
I didn't really start watching until around 1989-1990, but I quickly familiarized myself with the roster of about 1985 onward thanks to the local video rental store. Even so, I have never been as interested in the ones that came before as much as the ones from when I became a fan. For instance, even though I know all about him (and which one is more significant), I would buy a Repo Man over a Verne Gagne 100% of the time, not because I don't like the latter, but because I have fond memories of the former. Don't buy figures because you feel like you have to, buy the ones you like. And by all means, don't let WWE's revisionist history dictate who is important and who isn't! Macho Man was Hogan-level big, but you wouldn't know it now. Get out and watch the old footage! Love this post. jonjon535353, also makes some great points. No promotional competition has lead to more competitive individual competition which suppresses talent. |
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Post by StingerSplash on Mar 21, 2011 19:59:48 GMT -5
The British Bulldog is my third favorite of all time, behind Sting and Bret Hart.
He was a great wrestler, and someone who could always entertain me. If you want to watch one of his matches, check this one out:
It's part one of one of my all-time favorite matches. The British Bulldog v. Bret Hart at Summerslam 1992 from Wembley Stadium.
Don't feel bad, btw. I'm 15, but I've spent alot of time watching classic matches and learning about the guys that paved the way for today's product. I want to be a wrestler after I am finished playing sports, and graduate college and everything; so I try and see as much of the classic moments as possible.
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Post by Billy F'N Shogunn on Mar 21, 2011 20:00:26 GMT -5
i'm just about 29, i remember all of these guys, and the ones from slightly before my time (like when i was really into Jakks Classic series) i did my homework.
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Post by darksoul on Mar 21, 2011 23:46:08 GMT -5
I've been a fan since I can remember, I'm 25 and I started watching wrestling regularly in 1996. Now even though many of the 80's superstars were still involved in the business, many weren't. Even as a young child, instead of reading about planes and trains. I was reading about Andre and Harley Race, I loved reading about the 60's,70's,80's and watching those matches. To me that was professional wrestling at it's finest. The best way for you to understand the business and the stars your looking to learn about. Research them online, read about them in some books about wrestling, and watch documentary's of their careers.
Bam Bam Bigalow's greatest matches happened outside of WWE. So you need to invest some time into watching the early day's of ECW. You also need to invest some time in the WCW library because Pillman's career was mostly there. By the time he came to WWE his injuries were just too much to keep up his ability's in the ring. George Steele, was a monster in the ring. In my opinion his match with Macho Man at Wrestle Mania would sum up what he was all about.
Jake Robert's one of my all time favorites, I love the character. He is one of the greatest stick men in the business he can talk on the microphone and give you chill's in your seat. You really need to get his DVD and sit down and watch it. He is also a good example of the bad side of the business and you'll learn that the more you watch the DVD's and read the book's. The WWE may look good today, but it has had it's dark sides.
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